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Paramus, Nj, Us

Paramus, New Jersey, United States

Nanuet, Ny

Built and developed a successful franchise business from the ground up. Total business responsibility including P&L, leadership, talent management, promotions and new business development.

Recruited by the CEO and charged with building infrastructure to help company reposition itself in a competitive market - provided direct functional leadership across the full compliment of HR initiatives including business partner support, talent management, organizational capability, total rewards, and change management.Served as a strategic human resource partner and business leader as part of driving the company's sale to private equity partners and the resulting acquisitions of various other entities. Added value as a key member of the leadership team tasked with establishing the mission and values of the company. Created and oversaw the implementation of HR annual budget and the 3-year short-term strategic plan. Guided and inspired a geographically dispersed staff of 7.

- Drove the design and creation of strategies that integrated HRIS infrastructure, self-service and improved the effectiveness of the HR services by redesigning the structure/processes and reducing cost.- Led and ensured the successful integration of new retail business into the Consumer Business unit.- Established various programs to assist employee relocation from NJ to Ca with minimum interruption to the business.- Revitalized Talent Management, strengthened organizational capability and created programs for succession plans which resulted in higher employee engagement and retention.- Successfully negotiated and managed the administration of the collective bargaining agreement in New Jersey to its final shut-down agreement. - Successfully decertified the union in California and halted union activities in Illinois.Selected Achievements: 2001 Sony’s Award recognizing Support and Contribution to the Business

- Partnered with senior management to ensure that HR practices aligned with the strategic business objectives.- Successfully handled the due diligence and acquisition of various companies; effectively integrated them into the business units.- Designed and administered the company’s benefits and retirement plans.- Promoted employee development initiatives including succession planning, performance improvement plans, management development and supervisory training programs.- Successfully participated in customer audits and was a team member of ISO which resulted in the company’s certification in IS0-9001.- Developed, trained and motivated a team of four HR partners in three different locations.Selected Achievements: OCG Leadership with Pride Award